United Spinal Association of Northeast Ohio

09/04/2026

Finding clear, reliable information shouldn't add to the stress of adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury. target: blank 🧡 The NORSCIS Research Team built a comprehensive Resource Guide to connect you and your family with the tools needed to thrive. 🌟

What’s Inside:
♿️ Equipment & Mobility: Sourcing adaptive gear and essential tools
💼 Education & Employment: Navigating career paths and school accommodations
🏛️ State Services & Advocacy: Accessing rights, benefits, and support programs
🤝 Community Links: Local businesses and organizations here to support you

Knowledge is power, and community makes us stronger.

🔗 Explore the full guide today: norscis.mailchimpsites.com/norscis-resource-guide

09/03/2026

Mark your calendar for the MetroHealth Annual SCI Forum on September 18! 🗓️🧡

Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to thriving after spinal cord injury. Connect with peers, share experiences, and discover valuable local resources in a welcoming, supportive community.

Event Details:
📍 Where: MetroHealth Main Campus
⏰ When: September 18 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Space is limited—claim your spot today! 👇

🔗 Register here:

09/02/2026

Reviewing Augmental's MouthPad^ Wearable Controller
John Mohler has been talking to his computer since the '90s. As a power wheelchair user with MS, a mouth stick and speech recognition were his preferred tools, which meant every work email, every private message was said out loud to whoever was in the room. Then he tried Augmental’s Mouthpad^, a touchpad you wear like a retainer that works with your tongue. Click the link for his review.

Through a combination of frugality and needs, I long ago landed on a combination of speech recognition and a mouthstick to do my writing and editorial work. I am a C4 quadriplegic with multiple…

09/01/2026

Get moving with Help Hope Live and W.O.W. Wonders on Wheels!
Join a live virtual wheelchair fitness class TODAY! September 1 at 6 PM ET — designed for all ability levels and full of fun, energy, and community! 🦽🎶
Stay active, stay strong, and make fitness FUN all year long!

Explore upcoming events with Help Hope Live that unite communities in support of medical fundraising. Join adaptive and virtual programs making an impact.

08/31/2026

We need your help to grow our impact across Northeast Ohio! 🧡
Our chapter is run by dedicated volunteers, and to keep expanding our programs and securing future grant funding, we need to fill a few key volunteer roles.
We’re currently looking for an Equipment Manager!
Responsibilities: Manage our storage unit, handle equipment donations, maintain chapter assets, and keep track of necessary inventory paperwork.
Not the right fit for you, but still want to help? We’d love to have you involved in other ways!
📧 Get in touch: Email us at [email protected] to learn more or raise your hand to help.

08/28/2026

Member Spotlight: Kate Weaver 🧡
"Life is what you make of it. Even though I'm now seated, I'm still trying to get out and do everything I want to do. It may be hard, but it's possible."
After surviving a devastating car accident that resulted in a T10 spinal cord injury and unimaginable personal loss, Kate Weaver’s journey defined extraordinary resilience. From returning to adaptive driving and rebuilding strength through yoga and Pilates to pursuing her dream of becoming a licensed Registered Nurse, Kate refuses to let an injury determine her future.
Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength, hope, and perseverance within our community.
📖 Read Kate's full story on our blog:

21AugBuilding Community Through Connection: USANEO’s Peer Mentoring Program Empowers the SCI/D CommunityUSANEO AdminChapter Development, Mental Health, Resourceshealth, mental health, spinal cord injury, usaneo0 The journey after a spinal cord injury or related disorder (SCI/D) is deeply personal....

08/27/2026

Two Accessible Ways to Make Getting In and Out of the Water Easier
Getting into the water from a dock is the easy part. Getting back out has never had a good answer. Enter the SwimStep, a modular staircase with steps that start below the waterline, turning the dock exit into a series of small transfers. Plus: an Aquatic Access pool lift with no battery, no motor and no electronics. It runs on a garden hose

Getting into a lake or pond off a dock as a wheelchair user can be as simple as locking your brakes and leaning forward, but getting back onto the dock … well, that’s not quite as easy.

08/26/2026

USANEO is built by this community, for this community—and that means we need your blueprint for what comes next! 🛠️💙
To make sure our programs, events, and support services are hitting the mark, we’re looking for honest feedback from the heartbeat of our chapter: you. Whether you’re a long-time member or just recently joined the family, your unique perspective matters.
It only takes a few minutes, but your voice will directly shape our future. Let's keep growing stronger, together!
👇 Tap the link below to share your thoughts: 🔗

Your voice is at the heart of everything we do. This survey is an opportunity for the USANEO community to help guide the future of our chapter. Whether you’ve attended events, used resources, or are simply part of the community, your feedback will help the Board of Directors better understand what...

08/25/2026

The learning curve after a spinal cord injury is steep—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🧡
Through our Peer Mentoring Program, you’ll connect with experienced mentors who offer real-world advice, a listening ear, and powerful community support.
Here’s how a mentor can help: 💡 Everyday strategies built on lived experience 🤝 A genuine connection with someone who gets it 💪 The confidence to keep moving forward
👉 Take the next step and get paired with a mentor today:

The goal of the Connect-In Peer Mentoring Program is to enhance supportive relationships within the spinal cord injury/ related disorders (SCI/D) community, sharing knowledge and experience, and providing an opportunity to learn from different perspectives.

08/24/2026

Daniel’s journey after spinal cord injury is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t just physical—it’s creative, emotional, and deeply personal. 🎸
From designing an adaptive guitar pick to rediscover his love for music, to advocating for accessibility in his workplace, Daniel has turned challenge into purpose. His story highlights the impact of therapy, the importance of mental health, and how art can help carry us through the toughest moments.
💙 Read his full Member Spotlight and be inspired:

When we first heard from Daniel in 2019, he was just beginning to rediscover a piece of himself that a spinal cord injury had threatened to take away—his music. After sustaining a cervical spinal cord injury in 2018, Daniel faced significant challenges with hand dexterity and delayed reactions, ma...